Associate Director
UMass Boston, Boston, MA, United States
Overview
General Summary:
The Stone Living Lab (SLL) is an innovative and collaborative initiative focused on testing and scaling up nature-based approaches to climate adaptation in Boston Harbor and beyond. We are a unique partnership between government agencies and nonprofits: UMass Boston School for the Environment, Boston Harbor Now, the City of Boston, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs, the National Park Service, and the Massachusetts Tribe at Ponkapoag. As a "Living Lab," we bring research into the real world by engaging scientists and the community in collaborative design and exploration. Our work spans the coastline of Boston Harbor, the water itself, and the Boston Harbor Islands and other locations. Our areas of focus are research and monitoring, education and engagement, policy innovation, and climate preparedness.
Responsibilities
Lead research projects and research proposals to expand Lab capacity for research on nature-based solutions.
Present research and program outcomes to internal and external stakeholders.
Write and review research presentations, reports and other scientific outputs such as peer-reviewed journals.
Support other researchers in developing proposals aligned with the Lab's priorities.
Strategic program and operations management.
Oversee planning and implementation of workshops, and other research dissemination.
Attend Lab committee/working group meetings to monitor progress and coordination.
Manage consultant and vendor relationships including RFPs.
Oversee financial aspects of partnerships and research projects, including budgets.
Develop and implement operational systems to streamline and professionalize Lab workflows.
Ensure that the Lab's research, policy, and education activities align with the Lab's guiding principles, directional visions, and internal processes.
Engagement
Build strategic collaborations with community partners, public agencies, and private sector leaders.
Assist with recruitment and engagement of Lab committees and working groups.
Serve on relevant university committees and represent the Lab on issues related to coastal resilience and climate adaptation.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Doctorate in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Advanced knowledge of administrative, human resources, and budget management principles and practices.
Advanced ability to think creatively and independently on concepts requiring advanced analytical skills.
Advanced interpersonal skills and ability to work with a variety of groups to achieve results.
Exceptional ability to work collaboratively with internal and external peers and managers.
Highly skilled fundraising experience.
Experience designing and facilitating workshops to engage researchers and community members.
Excellent written and oral communication and organizational skills.
Hybrid work arrangement requiring a minimum of two days in the office per week. This is a 37.5 hrs/week position.
Supervision For administrative purposes, the position will report to Professor Katie Dafforn, Director of the Stone Living Lab. The position may at times supervise undergraduate and graduate student interns and volunteers. Number of non-student employees directly supervised: 0. Number of non-student employees indirectly supervised: 0. Average number of student employees supervised at any given time: 0–10.
This is an exempt union position.
Note on Application and Hiring Please apply online with your resume, cover letter and list of three professional references. Review of candidates will begin following the application closing date. All official salary offers must be approved by Human Resources. UMass Boston is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will provide reasonable accommodations for the hiring process; please contact HR@umb.edu or 617-287-5150 if accommodations are needed.
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The Stone Living Lab (SLL) is an innovative and collaborative initiative focused on testing and scaling up nature-based approaches to climate adaptation in Boston Harbor and beyond. We are a unique partnership between government agencies and nonprofits: UMass Boston School for the Environment, Boston Harbor Now, the City of Boston, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs, the National Park Service, and the Massachusetts Tribe at Ponkapoag. As a "Living Lab," we bring research into the real world by engaging scientists and the community in collaborative design and exploration. Our work spans the coastline of Boston Harbor, the water itself, and the Boston Harbor Islands and other locations. Our areas of focus are research and monitoring, education and engagement, policy innovation, and climate preparedness.
Responsibilities
Lead research projects and research proposals to expand Lab capacity for research on nature-based solutions.
Present research and program outcomes to internal and external stakeholders.
Write and review research presentations, reports and other scientific outputs such as peer-reviewed journals.
Support other researchers in developing proposals aligned with the Lab's priorities.
Strategic program and operations management.
Oversee planning and implementation of workshops, and other research dissemination.
Attend Lab committee/working group meetings to monitor progress and coordination.
Manage consultant and vendor relationships including RFPs.
Oversee financial aspects of partnerships and research projects, including budgets.
Develop and implement operational systems to streamline and professionalize Lab workflows.
Ensure that the Lab's research, policy, and education activities align with the Lab's guiding principles, directional visions, and internal processes.
Engagement
Build strategic collaborations with community partners, public agencies, and private sector leaders.
Assist with recruitment and engagement of Lab committees and working groups.
Serve on relevant university committees and represent the Lab on issues related to coastal resilience and climate adaptation.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Doctorate in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Advanced knowledge of administrative, human resources, and budget management principles and practices.
Advanced ability to think creatively and independently on concepts requiring advanced analytical skills.
Advanced interpersonal skills and ability to work with a variety of groups to achieve results.
Exceptional ability to work collaboratively with internal and external peers and managers.
Highly skilled fundraising experience.
Experience designing and facilitating workshops to engage researchers and community members.
Excellent written and oral communication and organizational skills.
Hybrid work arrangement requiring a minimum of two days in the office per week. This is a 37.5 hrs/week position.
Supervision For administrative purposes, the position will report to Professor Katie Dafforn, Director of the Stone Living Lab. The position may at times supervise undergraduate and graduate student interns and volunteers. Number of non-student employees directly supervised: 0. Number of non-student employees indirectly supervised: 0. Average number of student employees supervised at any given time: 0–10.
This is an exempt union position.
Note on Application and Hiring Please apply online with your resume, cover letter and list of three professional references. Review of candidates will begin following the application closing date. All official salary offers must be approved by Human Resources. UMass Boston is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will provide reasonable accommodations for the hiring process; please contact HR@umb.edu or 617-287-5150 if accommodations are needed.
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